NewsNews from runen-auWed, 20 Mar 2019 14:59:38 GMTCeRDI Content Builder Version 3.0Copyright 2019 - runScholarships and visa changes will encourage study at regional campuseshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/scholarships_and_visas.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomed today's announcement that the Morrison Government will offer scholarships to tertiary domestic and international students who study at regional campuses and an extra year of temporary residency in Australia for international students who study in the regions. 2019-03-20 14:53:2420 March 2019 00:00NNNRUN welcomes bipartisan support for regional higher educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/bipartisan_support.php
In speeches to the Universities Australia Higher Education Conference 2019, both the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, and the Shadow Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, have prioritised lifting higher education participation and attainment in regional, rural and remote (RRR) Australia.2019-02-28 00:00:0028 February 2019 00:00NNNRUN welcomes new chairhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_run_chair.php
Professor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor and President of Federation University Australia, will be the next Chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN). 2019-01-30 00:00:0030 January 2019 00:00NNNRUN welcomes announcement of Expert Regional Education Advisory Grouphttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Expert_Regional_Education_Advisory_Group.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Education, The Hon Dan Tehan MP, of the membership of the Expert Regional Education Advisory Group, chaired by the Hon Denis Napthine MP, which will develop the National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy.2018-11-26 19:37:2726 November 2018 00:00NNNRegional Higher Education Announcement in the National Interest: RUNhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/reaction_134.8million_regional_funding.php
RUN congratulates the Government on the announcement by the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, of a comprehensive range of measures and significant funding of $134.8 million, including for new scholarships, growth of regional university campuses, and new regional study hubs, to boost higher education in regional Australia.2018-11-12 07:23:5112 November 2018 00:00NNNRUN welcomes landmark conferencehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_landmark_conference.php
Members of the Regional Universities Network (RUN) are greatly looking forward to participating in the Regional Universities Conference, Anchor Institutions Transforming their Regions conference, to be held at Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, 18-19 October.2018-10-12 09:25:3112 October 2018 00:00NYNRegional students share their success stories with Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Student_success_booklet.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has published a booklet highlighting the extraordinary contribution which students who study in regional universities can make to regional areas and the nation as a whole.2018-10-08 17:47:0808 October 2018 00:00NYNRUN welcomes initiatives to send more international students to regional campuseshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/international_students_to_regions.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Prime Minister's comments that temporary visa allocations could be changed to encourage more international students to study in the regions.2018-09-20 16:39:3220 September 2018 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Labor's announcement on more student support fundinghttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/reaction_plibersek_funding.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement by the Shadow Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, that Labor would invest an extra $174 million for mentoring, support and other specialised programs designed to boost opportunities for university study in communities where graduation rates are low.2018-09-04 07:50:1204 September 2018 00:00NYNRUN Calls for Action for Regional Students and Regional Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/AFR_education_summit.php
Building professional skills and educational attainment in the regions is key to economic growth and social and cultural cohesion.2018-08-29 17:38:5929 August 2018 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Morrison ministryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Morrison_cabinet.php
The Regional University Network (RUN) welcomes the Morrison ministry which includes strong representation from regional Australia.2018-08-27 06:30:4227 August 2018 00:00NYNPerformance Framework Proposed for Regional Universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/performance_framework.php
For regional Australia to continue its economic development through the growth of highly skilled jobs, educational attainment, wages, and productivity, regional universities must be able to increase student participation and courses.2018-06-24 18:15:4724 June 2018 00:00NYNRUN supports recommendations of Regional Development and Decentralisation Inquiryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Regional_Development_decentralisation_inquiry.php
The recommendations of the House Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation inquiry report should be implemented to facilitate regional development and decentralisation.2018-06-28 13:58:5628 June 2018 00:00NYNFunding freeze hits regional unis hardest RUN calls for National Regional Education Commissioner http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/funding_freeze_call_for_commissioner.php
Figures released by the ABC show that regional universities will be worst hit by the Federal Government's funding freeze on base funding.2018-06-14 09:38:1914 June 2018 00:00NYNCoordinated Approach and Sufficient and Targeted Resources needed for Regional Higher Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Halsey_review_response.php
In accepting all recommendations from the Independent Review of Regional, Rural and Remote Education (Halsey Review) the Government has acknowledged that a place-based approach is needed for regional education, and that a one-size-fits-all policy does not work.2018-05-30 14:59:0430 May 2018 00:00NYNRUN: Budget a Step in the Right Direction for Regional Students and Universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/2018_budget.php
Regional students and universities are the focus of the new higher education measures announced in the 2018 Budget, which include new pathway and bachelor places at regional campuses, and additional support for regional students from Youth Allowance.2018-05-08 20:07:5008 May 2018 00:00NYNRUN unis give huge boost to regional economies, skills, jobs and wageshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/economic_impact_Nous.php
A new economic impact study for the Regional Universities Network (RUN) has found that the network's six regionally headquartered universities are a driving force in regional economies, and provide a dramatic multiplier effect on regional jobs, wages and productivity.2018-04-29 18:10:2829 April 2018 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Halsey Review Report into Regional, Rural and Remote Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Halsey_review_report.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the Halsey Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education.2018-04-13 16:50:41NYNRUN supports National Regional Higher Education Strategy Billhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/nationall_regional_higher_ed_bill.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates Cathy McGowan MP on the introduction of her National Regional Higher Education Strategy Bill into the House of Representatives on March 26 2018.2018-03-26 11:33:2826 March 2018 00:00NYNRUN congratulates Australia Day awardeeshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Congrats_Australia_Dayawards.php
RUN offers its congratulations to Dr Paul Hemming AO, Chancellor, Federation University Australia, and Professor Caroline Finch AO, Research Director and Executive Dean of Graduate Studies, Federation University Australia, for their Australia Day awards.2018-01-26 12:39:2026 January 2018 00:00NYNFunding freeze will damage important progress in building Regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_slams_MYEFO_cuts.php
Seven regional universities have slammed the Federal Government's decision to freeze their funding because important advances in living and education standards for Regional Australia will be dismantled.2018-01-15 06:53:3115 January 2018 00:00NYNRUN Welcomes Revamped Turnbull Ministryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/New_Turnbull_Ministry2017.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Turnbull Government's new ministry.2017-12-19 00:00:0019 December 2017 00:00NYNRUN: Not a Happy New Year, MYEFO a Blow to Regional Australia and its Unishttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/MYEFO.php
The MYEFO announcement of the freeze on Commonwealth Grant Scheme funding at 2017 levels for two years, and linking growth from 2020 to performance and national population growth, will disproportionately impact on regional universities and regional Australia.2017-12-18 00:00:0018 December 2017 00:00NYNRUN provides National Regional Higher Education Strategy Framework to the Independent Review of Regional, Rural and Remote Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Regional_Higher_Ed_Framework.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is providing a National Regional Higher Education Strategy Framework to Emeritus Professor John Halsey for consideration in his Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education.2017-11-24 00:00:0024 November 2017 00:00NYNRUN Supports National Regional Higher Education Strategyhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_supports_higher_ed_support_legis.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) supports a National Regional Higher Education Strategy.2017-10-17 19:35:4917 October 2017 00:00NYNRUN and UK's MillionPlus sign MOUhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/MOU_MillionPlus.php
The Australian Regional Universities Network (RUN) and the UK's Association for Modern Universities MillionPlus have signed an MOU to collaborate on strategy and policy development in higher education, research, innovation, and regional development.2017-10-09 21:53:4910 October 2017 00:00NYNRUN Supports McGowan amendments to HESLA Bill, but opposes Billhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Supports_McGowen_amendment.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) supports the amendments to the Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (HESLA) Bill to assist regional higher education providers and students, as proposed by Cathy McGowan MP. However, RUN opposes the overall passage of the Bill, as does Ms McGowan.2017-09-13 17:30:1613 September 2017 00:00NYNRUN Supports McGowan on Regional Higher Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/McGowan_motion_endorsed.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly endorses Cathy McGowan MP's motion on regional universities before the House of Representatives, and the need for a National Regional Higher Education Strategy.2017-09-11 08:01:5011 September 2017 00:00NYNHigher Education Reforms will disproportionately impact regional universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/HESLA_Bill_reaction.php
Drawing on evidence given by the Regional Universities Network (RUN) and other regional universities to the Senate Committee Inquiry into the HESLA Bill, the Labor and Greens dissenting reports have found that the proposed higher education reforms will disproportionately, negatively impact on regional universities.2017-08-10 13:34:0910 August 2017 00:00NYNRUN: Enhance the Role of Universities in Regional Developmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/ALGA_speech_Caroline_Perkins.php
The contribution of regional universities to regional development could be greatly enhanced by their formal recognition in regional development policy and place-based programs, the Australian Local Government Association conference was told on June 18.2017-06-18 10:37:5118 June 2017 00:00NYNRUN Opposes Higher Education Reform Billhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_opposes_high_ed_reform_bill.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) does not support the passage of the higher education reform Bill through Parliament.2017-06-08 16:30:2208 June 2017 00:00NYNNew Rural and Regional Scholarships should encourage study in the regionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_regiona_rural_scholarships.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the draft guidelines for the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships for students to study STEM subjects in higher and vocational education. Following a commitment in the 2016 election campaign, funding of $24 million was provided in the 2017-18 budget for 1200 scholarships over 4 years. The Department of Education and Training released the draft guidelines on May 22 for comment.2017-05-25 12:51:1325 May 2017 00:00NYNRUN Welcomes University of Southern Queensland's New Vice-Chancellorhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_USQ_VC.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the appointment of Professor Geraldine Mackenzie as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).2017-05-22 15:33:5722 May 2017 00:00NYNSome Support for Regional Students in Budgethttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Budget_2017_response.php
The 2017 Budget higher education reforms announced on 1 May have some positive measures for regional students.2017-05-09 20:35:1809 May 2017 00:00NYNHigher Education Reforms Must Work to Support Regional Universities and Studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Budget_changes_Birmingham.php
The Government has delivered higher education reforms in a difficult budgetary environment which will have both a positive and negative impact on regional universities and their students.2017-05-03 16:05:5303 May 2017 00:00NYNRUN congratulates Professor Sue Thomas on ARC appointmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Sue_Thomas_ARC.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates Professor Sue Thomas, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UNE, on her appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Research Council (ARC).2017-04-27 11:34:5027 April 2017 00:00NYNRAI's [In]Sight-Human Capital Index shows life-long learning needed in the regionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RAI_Insight_Human_Capital.php
The Regional Australia Institute's (RAI's) [In]Sight-Human Capital Index, launched on March 28, shows that nation still has a long way to go before regional Australians have the same educational attainment as those in major cities.2017-03-28 15:21:4128 March 2017 00:00NYNRegional Education Review Should Help Better Education Outcomeshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/review_regional_rural_remote.php
The Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education, announced by Education and Training Minister Simon Birmingham on March 2, will provide an opportunity for a holistic look at ways to promote the educational aspirations and attainment of regional Australians.2017-03-03 05:30:4903 March 2017 00:00NYNUniversities Australia Indigenous Strategy welcomehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Indigenous_strategy_UA.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of Universities Australia's (UA's) Indigenous strategy.2017-03-01 21:48:4901 March 2017 00:00NYNMature Age and Part-time Students Need Time to Completehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/completion_rates_response.php
A new report from the Department of Education and Training, Completion Rates of Higher Education students  Cohort analysis, 2005-2014, has found that the demand driven student system has had little effect on completion rates.2017-01-18 15:11:0318 January 2017 00:00NYNRegional Australia Must Have Enough Medical Professionalshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/medical_places.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement by the Assistant Minister for Rural Health, The Hon Dr David Gillespie MP, of a stocktake of the distribution of medical school places with a view to considering ways in which workforce needs in regional, rural and remote Australia can be best addressed.2016-12-14 17:27:0014 December 2016 00:00NYNRUN Welcomes Federation University Australia's new Vice-Chancellorhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_fed_uni_VC.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the appointment of Professor Helen Bartlett as the next Vice-Chancellor of Federation University Australia.2016-12-06 20:08:2406 December 2016 00:00NYNRUN shows some growth in applicationshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_increase_applications.php
The Department of Education and Training's Undergraduate Applications, Offers and Acceptances 2016 data shows that the Regional Universities Network (RUN) had a minor increase in applications from 2015 to 2016 of 0.6 per cent.2016-11-30 17:19:4730 November 2016 00:00NYNRegional Universities critical in supporting regional capitals: Senate Committee Reporthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/senate_committee_report.php
The Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee final report into the Future Role and Contribution of Regional Capitals to Australia, released November 24, has found that regional universities perform a critical role in supporting regional capitals to achieve their potential.2016-11-24 17:22:2124 November 2016 00:00NYNRUN Welcomes Report on the Transparency of Higher Education Admissionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/transparency_ATARS.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) supports the recommendations contained in the report of the Higher Education Standards Panel on the transparency of higher education student admissions.2016-11-16 14:25:1616 November 2016 00:00NYNRUN Welcomes Prof Greg Hill as Chair and Thanks Prof Jan Thomashttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_chair_greg_hill.php
Professor Greg Hill, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Sunshine Coast, will be the next chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN).2016-11-07 18:08:4607 November 2016 00:00NYNRUN welcomes appointment of higher education expert panelhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/expert_panel.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the appointment of an expert advisory panel by the Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, to help develop a future plan for Australia's higher education system.2016-10-10 00:00:0010 October 2016 00:00NYNRUN congratulates chair Jan Thomas on her appointment as vice-chancellor of Massey Universityhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Jan_Thomas_MasseyVC.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates the network Chair and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland, Professor Jan Thomas, on her appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Massey University in New Zealand.
2016-10-12 00:00:0012 October 2016 00:00NYNRegional Australia needs more university graduateshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Moreunigraduates.php
Regional Australia need more university graduates and regional universities should be formally recognised in regional development policy.2016-09-02 16:12:4205 September 2016 00:00NYNRUN welcomes revamped Turnbull ministryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_Turnbull_ministry.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Turnbull Government's expanded new ministry.2016-07-19 11:51:4519 July 2016 00:00NYNRUN and RCA sign MOU to Boost Education and Career Pathwayshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/MOU_regional_capitals_australia.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) and Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aiming to highlight the need for improved academic and career pathways for young people and residents living in regional Australia.2016-06-16 08:57:2316 June 2016 00:00NYNRUN: Keep the demand driven student systemhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/demand_driven_must_keep.php
Despite calls to reintroduce caps on student places, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly supports retaining the demand driven student system, as outlined in its policy document Clever Regions, Clever Australia.2016-06-15 12:33:1315 June 2016 00:00NYNThe numbers tell the story  Regional Australia mattershttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_conference_promo.php
Universities are proving to be an increasingly powerful economic engine room for regional Australia, delivering jobs and driving new innovations.2016-06-13 00:00:0013 June 2016 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Southern Cross' new Vice-Chancellorhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_VC_SCU.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the appointment of Professor Adam Shoemaker as the next Vice-Chancellor of Southern Cross University.2016-06-12 15:27:2712 June 2016 00:00NYNWhy sports injury hospitalisations are higher in regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/sports_injuries.php
New research has revealed the rate of hospitalisation for sports injuries is significantly higher in regional Australia than in metropolitan areas, challenging the way in which policy makers think about health service delivery.2016-05-25 19:12:4825 May 2016 00:00NYNRUN launches Clever Regions, Clever Australia policy planhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Policy_plan.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has released its policy plan, Clever Regions, Clever Australia, Policy Advice for an Incoming Government - 2016.2016-05-24 21:28:4624 May 2016 00:00NYNRegional Futures Under the Spotlight at June Conferencehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/2016_regional_conference.php
The future of regional Australia will be under the spotlight during a Regional Universities (RUN) conference, to be held at CQUniversity's Rockhampton North Campus in June.2016-05-05 14:32:0305 May 2016 00:00NYNBudget 2016: RUN welcomes consultation but cut to HEPPP will hurt regionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/2016_Budget_response.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Government's commitment to consultation on future higher education policy and the provision of clarity on some key issues in the higher education budget.2016-05-03 21:07:2203 May 2016 00:00NYNRUN welcomes National Priorities Pool funding for regional studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/national_priorities_pool.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) warmly welcomes the announcement by Senator Bridget McKenzie of a National Priorities Pool program round, under the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program, to assist regional and rural students into university.2016-04-28 00:00:0028 April 2016 00:00NYNNational Strategy for International Education Recognises Regional Universities http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/national_strategy_international_education.php
The new National Strategy for International Education recognises that there are significant opportunities for international student growth in regional Australia. 2016-04-30 12:16:0830 April 2016 00:00NYNRUN Supports Regional Australia Institute Proposal for City Deals for Small Cities http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RAI_small_cities.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) supports the Regional Australia Institute's (RAI) proposal for City Deals as described in its report Deal or No Deal? Bringing Small Cities into the National Economic Agenda.2016-04-27 12:31:5727 April 2016 00:00NYNGovernment support needed for regional and low SES university studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/government_funding.php
In the lead up to the Federal Budget, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) urges the Government to continue to support the increased participation and success of regional and low SES students at university via dedicated funding programs. 2016-04-14 10:12:5914 April 2016 00:00NYNREGIONAL UNIVERSITIES: KEY TO CLEVER REGIONS http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/regionalism_conference.php
Regional universities are key to regional development and supplying the highly skilled workers to drive the innovative and highly productive industries of the future, the Regional Capitals Australia Regionalism 2.0 conference will be told in Wodonga on April 8. 2016-04-08 08:16:2308 April 2016 00:00NYNRUN Collaborates to Drive Student Successhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/student_success_cluster.php
Building on extensive work over many years in student retention, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) has committed to further promote student retention and success through the establishment of a Student Success Innovation Cluster. This will provide support for six innovative projects, totalling around $120,000 in combined funding. 2016-03-29 17:00:0829 March 2016 00:00NYNRegional unis must not be disadvantaged by changes to clinical placement fundinghttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/no_disadvantages_cinical_placement.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) urges the Government to ensure that the decision to cease the Clinical Training Fund and to expand the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Programme to include nursing and allied health placements, as outlined in the recent Mid-Year Economic Fiscal Outlook, will not disadvantage regional universities or their communities.2015-12-17 00:00:0017 December 2015 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Turnbull Government's new Ministershttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Turnbull_new_cabinet.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Turnbull Government's new ministers, and notes the strong representation from regional Australia in the line-up.2016-02-13 16:35:4213 February 2016 00:00NYNRUN Congratulates Nats on new leadership teamhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Congrats_Nats_leaders.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates the new Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, and Deputy Leader, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash, and thanks the former Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Warren Truss MP, for his contribution.2016-02-12 10:55:3412 February 2016 00:00NYNGrant to RUN for student success projecthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/HEPP_grant_student_sucess.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has received a grant of $146,500 from the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships National Priorities Pool for a project in 2016 to facilitate success for students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds at regional universities.2016-02-05 00:00:0005 February 2016 00:00NYNRUN wins grant to improve maths skills of low SES regional studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/grant_maths_skills.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) universities will work to improve the mathematical skills of low SES regional students through a grant of $140,000 from the Government's Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme National Priorities Pool to Southern Cross University.2016-02-03 17:38:3103 February 2016 00:00NYNRUN welcomes consultation to revamp regional developmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/revamp_regional_development.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, The Hon Warren Truss MP, and the Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Michael McCormack, MP, that the Government will consult on revamping regional development policy.2016-01-28 17:33:1928 January 2016 00:00NYNMuch for regional Australia and its universities in Government's Innovation Statementhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/reaction_innovation_statement.php
The Government's National Innovation & Science Agenda (NISA), jointly released by the Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, and the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, is a comprehensive package which provides a strong basis for innovation in regional Australia, as well as the nation as a whole.2015-12-07 00:00:0007 December 2015 00:00NYNRUN applauds ALP's regional innovation fundhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/ALP_regional_innovation_fund.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) resoundingly endorses Labor's plan to grow regional innovation, announced today by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Bill Shorten MP.2015-12-04 00:00:0004 December 2015 00:00NYNWatt Review of Research Funding and Policy sends important signalhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Watt_review.php
The Watt Review of Research Policy and Funding Arrangements, released today by the Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, sends an important signal that universities need to improve engagement and collaboration with business and other end users.2015-12-04 13:38:5004 December 2015 00:00NYNRUN's ERA 2015 outcomes - world class research engaged with the regionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/ERA_2015.php
The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2015 outcome for the Regional Universities Network (RUN) shows that outstanding, world class, fundamental research is undertaken by our universities in areas of regional, strategic relevance.2015-12-04 00:00:0004 December 2015 00:00NYNRUN to Participate as Observer in Network of Leading US Universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/UIA_observer.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today signed on to become an observer with the US-based University Innovation Alliance (UIA) network, a group of 11 research universities developing, testing and scaling new initiatives to improve student success2015-11-26 11:54:0226 November 2015 00:00NYNRUN WELCOMES CHANGES TO YOUTH ALLOWANCE TO HELP REGIONAL STUDENTShttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Youth_allowance_welcomed.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes changes to Youth Allowance which will make it easier for rural and regional students to go to university.2015-11-13 11:24:0813 November 2015 00:00NYNRUN universities have best year ever for Australian Research Council Fundinghttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/ARC_funding.php
Regional Universities Network universities have collectively had their best year ever for prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) funding, winning over $4 million for research projects.2015-11-02 18:25:1202 November 2015 00:00NYNRUN endorses Universities Australia's Keep it Clever policy statementhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/endorse_keep_it_clever.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today backed a new call for a 'game changing' national investment strategy in wealth-generating research and innovation.2015-10-07 15:06:4907 October 2015 00:00NYNTests for Teacher Education should not disadvantage regional studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/teacher_tests_regionals.php
RUN has urged the new Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, to ensure that regional students aren't disadvantaged in any new literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education.2015-10-06 15:02:3506 October 2015 00:00NYNRUN welcomes more consultation on university reformshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/reform_delay_welcomed.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the decision by the Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, to delay any changes to university funding for at least a year and to further consult on the higher education reforms.2015-10-01 12:32:1401 October 2015 00:00NYNRUN welcomes release of ALP Higher Education Policyhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/ALP_high_edu_policy.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the ALP's commitment to increasing student funding from 2018 by more than 27 per cent or $2,500 per student, per year, or $4 billion over four years under a -student funding guarantee-.2015-09-21 13:06:3721 September 2015 00:00NYNRUN Welcomes Turnbull Ministryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Turnbull_new_ministry.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Turnbull Government's new ministry.2015-09-20 18:45:2520 September 2015 00:00NYNUniversity-Industry research engagement key to regional developmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/research_submission.php
In its submission to the Government's Review of Research Funding and Policy Arrangements, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) has indicated that it is essential for regional universities to be adequately funded for research engagement with industry to drive regional development in the national interest.2015-09-17 11:32:4917 September 2015 00:00NYNRUN leads equity gains in Higher Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/equity_gains.php
A new report from the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education at Curtin University has found significant growth in low SES, Indigenous, regional and remote student enrolments at Regional Universities Network (RUN) universities between 2007 to 2014.2015-09-10 15:39:3710 September 2015 00:00NYNRegional research reaps rich rewardshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/research_brochure.php
Australian regional universities are generating world-class research in areas such as sports injury, fertiliser costs, drone technology, livestock disease, countering fatigue among rural firefighters and suicide prevention, which can benefit not only their communities but have international applications.2015-09-04 09:04:1704 September 2015 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Prof Jan Thomas as new Chairhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/thomas_new_chair.php
Professor Jan Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland, was appointed today as the new Chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN).2015-09-01 07:16:0401 September 2015 00:00NYNUniversities a key player in regional developmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/universities_key_regional_development.php
RUN: Government needs a more integrated approach to policy and funding across education, research, and regional development2015-08-27 07:48:5927 August 2015 00:00NYNLong-term completion rates show value of university studyhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/longterm_completion_rates.php
A new report by the Australian Council for Educational Research, Completing University in a Growing Sector: Is Equity an Issue?, shows that the overall completion rate for low SES students nine years after commencement is comparable to the national average for undergraduates  69 per cent compared to 74 per cent.2015-08-26 16:37:1926 August 2015 00:00NYNOpportunity for university study vital for Regional Australianshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/opportunity_university_study.php
Providing opportunity for the third of Australians who live outside capitals to study at university is key to economic growth, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) said today.2015-08-04 15:34:0304 August 2015 00:00NYNNew Teaching and Learning entity must act for allhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/new_teaching_body.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has told the Department of Education and its expert adviser that the new Teaching and Learning Institute should act for the entire sector, during a consultation session on July 29.2015-07-30 16:57:4430 July 2015 00:00NYNRUN launches collaboration in languages and creative and performing artshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/member_uni_collaboration.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has launched its collaboration among member universities in the teaching of languages and creative and performing arts.2015-06-17 08:07:1017 June 2015 00:00NYN RUN Congratulates Professor David Battersbyhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/David_Battersby_AM.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates its former, inaugural Chair, and the Vice-Chancellor of Federation University Australia, Professor David Battersby, on being awarded an AM (Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.2015-06-08 11:35:4808 June 2015 00:00NYNRUN welcomes review of research traininghttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/research_training_review.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the review of research training by the Australian Council of Learned Academies, announced today by the Minister for Education and Training, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP.2015-05-20 19:23:0320 May 2015 00:00NYNBudget, Some Positives, but Uncertainty Remainshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/2015_Budget_response.php
Although the 2015 Budget offers some positive measures for higher education, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) is disappointed that the Parliament has still not resolved the long-term, sustainable funding of the sector.2015-05-12 20:58:5112 May 2015 00:00NYNFunding regional unis is critical for regional capitalshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Uni_funding_regional_capitals.php
In a submission to a Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) has emphasised the critical role regional universities play as one of the largest and most visible assets in their regions.2015-04-29 10:16:25NYNRUN Delegation to Build Research Links with Vietnamese Universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Vietnam_research_visit.php
Building research collaboration between Regional Universities Network (RUN) universities and Vietnamese universities and institutes will be the target of a visit by senior managers from RUN to Vietnam in late April.2015-04-16 08:21:2116 April 2015 00:00NYNMinister Joyce launches RUN Precision Agriculture Flagshiphttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Precision_agriculture_UNE.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today welcomed the launch of its new Precision Agriculture Flagship by the Minister for Agriculture, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, at the University of New England in Armidale, NSW.2015-03-30 02:50:4830 March 2015 00:00NYN RUN disappointed with outcome of Senate vote on Higher Education Reformshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/deep_disappointment_Senate_HERRA.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is deeply disappointed at the failure of the Government's higher education reforms to pass the Senate.2015-03-17 19:35:0617 March 2015 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Government's compromise on higher education reformshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/high_ed_compromise.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) enthusiastically welcomes the Government's decision to split the higher education bill, and urges the Senate to support the revised package. The 20 per cent reduction in the government funding of university places will be set aside for later consideration, and funding for the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy is guaranteed for a further twelve months.2015-03-16 15:47:1516 March 2015 00:00NYNNationals host RUN research showcasehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/nationals_research_showcase.php
Regional Universities Network (RUN) universities showcased areas of unique research such as improved mango production, koala chlamydia vaccines, automated cattle tracking, groundwater engineering and virtual fencing at an event hosted by the Nationals at Parliament House on February 10.2015-02-10 17:11:1110 February 2015 00:00NYNHumpback whales and Bessie the cow lead the way in RUN's Maths and Science Digital Classroomhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/maths_science_digital_classroom.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) Maths and Science Digital Classroom was launched at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba today.2014-12-11 08:22:0911 December 2014 00:00NYNRUN signs MOU with PACE-NET Plushttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/MOU_PACE_NET.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today signed an MOU with the Pacific-Europe Network for Science, Technology and Innovation (PACE-NET plus) in Auckland, New Zealand, to explore opportunities for collaboration.2014-12-10 10:49:4310 December 2014 00:00NYNRUN urges the Senate to pass the new Higher Education Bill with changeshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/senate_HE_with_changes.php
RUN urges the Senate to pass the new Higher Education and Research Reform Bill early in 2015.2014-12-03 12:24:0103 December 2014 00:00NYNRUN urges Senate to pass amended Higher Education Bill before Christmas to benefit regional studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Senate_HE_Christmas.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) urges the Senate to pass the Higher Education and Research Amendment Bill with key changes to benefit regional students prior to Christmas.2014-11-27 09:56:0327 November 2014 00:00NYN RUN urges Senate to pass amended Higher Education Bill http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Senate_reaction.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) urges the Senate to pass the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill with amendments following the release of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee report on the bill.2014-10-28 21:44:4228 October 2014 00:00NYNRUN Questions Findings of the Review of the Regulation Impact Statementhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_challenges_RIS_findings.php
RUN challenges the findings of the review of the Government's regulation impact statement on the higher education reforms, prepared by the Office of Best Practice Regulation, which has found that the proposed changes will not have a negative impact on the financial viability of regional universities.2014-10-03 10:22:5903 October 2014 00:00NYNRegional proposals submitted to Senate Committeehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Submission_Senate_HERRABill.php
RUN Submission to Senate Committee on the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has called for a Competitive Regions Fund, regional scholarships, and an interest rate on HECS/HELP loans to be set at 50 per cent of the Long Term Bond Rate, with the students' interest rate on the loan capped at 4 per cent.2014-09-23 09:31:0023 September 2014 00:00NYNJoint RUN and Go8 media release on higher education reformhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Joint_RUN_Go8_statement.php
RUN and Go8 urge Senate to pass higher education reforms with safeguards for low-income graduates and structural support for regional universities2014-09-08 08:48:0208 September 2014 00:00NYNResearch Vital to Regional Universities-Engagement Australia Conferencehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/research_engagement_australiaconf.php
Regional universities have a fundamental mission to enrich their communities through the excellence of their graduates and the quality of their teaching and research, according to the Chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN), Professor Peter Lee, in a keynote address to the Engagement Australia Conference at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga on July 22.2014-07-22 09:52:2322 July 2014 00:00NYNConference highlights important role of regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/digital_rural_futures_conference.php
The 2014 Digital Rural Futures Conference comes at an important time to focus on the critical role of science, engineering and agricultural science degrees as regional universities face challenges in proposed Government changes to tertiary education.2014-06-19 11:58:2819 June 2014 00:00NYNResearch Vital to Regional Universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/research_vital.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN), responding to comments made by the Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, that universities should be allowed to be teaching only, indicated its support for the current arrangements where universities must teach and undertake research.2014-05-29 11:18:4729 May 2014 00:00NYNAn Ambitious Budget for Higher Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/2014_Budget_response.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement in the Budget of an ambitious program of reform for higher education which recognises the importance of the sector to Australia. The Treasurer and the Minister are to be congratulated for highlighting the important role Universities play in Australia's future.2014-05-13 22:22:1713 May 2014 00:00NYNNo surprises for higher education in Commission of Audit reporthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Commission_of_Audit.php
The recommendation from the Commission of Audit that, in an environment where the market is deregulated, fee deregulation should also be considered comes as no surprise.2014-05-01 18:15:5401 May 2014 00:00NYNTough times need tough decisionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/tough_times_deregulation.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has called for a -robust discussion- around fee deregulation in the broader context of university funding, including research and regional loading funding in the current difficult economic climate.2014-04-29 09:23:1729 April 2014 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Demand Driven Review Reporthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/demand_driven_review.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today welcomed the release by the Government of the report of the Review of the Demand Driven Student Funding System.2014-04-13 14:56:5713 April 2014 00:00NYNRUN urges Government to implement HELP proposalshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Grattan_HELP_proposals.php
The report -Doubtful debt. The rising cost of student loans- by Andrew Norton of the Grattan Institute proposes reforms to the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) which would assist the budget now and in the future and not have a significant adverse impact on students or universities.2014-04-07 00:00:0007 April 2014 00:00NYNRUN backs Keep it Clever campaignhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/keep_it_clever.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today leant its support to a new national campaign to build public awareness of university education and research to ensure Australia is not left behind in an increasingly competitive global environment.2014-04-03 13:23:0803 April 2014 00:00NYNProposed funding for expansion of the demand driven systemhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Demand_driven_funding.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly believes that the continuation of the demand driven student system for bachelor degrees and expanding it to sub-bachelor degrees is important for regional Australian economies and communities.2014-03-03 09:36:2003 March 2014 00:00NYNDemand-driven university funding vitalhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Demand_driven_opinion.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly believes that the continuation of the demand-driven system, which removes artificial restrictions on entry to university, is vital for regional Australian economies and communities.
2014-03-03 08:43:2203 March 2014 00:00NYNRUN in talks with Nationalshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_talks_Nationals.php
The importance of regional universities to their regions and the nation will be discussed by the Regional Universities Network (RUN) and National Party Members of Parliament and Senators at a Regional Universities Education Forum in Canberra on February 25.2014-02-25 15:20:3925 February 2014 00:00NYNRUN welcomes review of teacher traininghttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/teacher_training_review.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne, on February 19 of a Ministerial Education Advisory Group to lead a review of teacher education.2014-02-19 15:02:4919 February 2014 00:00NYNDemand driven system crucial for regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/demand_driven_submission.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly supports the continuation of the student demand driven system for bachelor places, and extension of the system to cover sub-bachelor places.2013-12-16 13:09:1716 December 2013 00:00NYNRole of regional universities must be recognised in regional developmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/role_regional_development.php
The key role of regional universities in regional development needs to be clearly recognised in Government policy, a regional development conference was told on December 5.
2013-12-05 15:06:1205 December 2013 00:00NYNRUN calls for more university places in regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/more_university_places_needed.php
While the Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement by the Government of additional postgraduate coursework and sub-bachelor places in Australian universities, more needs to be done to expand sub-bachelor and postgraduate coursework places in regional Australia.2013-11-22 14:15:1222 November 2013 00:00NYNRUN Delegation to Build Links with Regional Korean Universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/run_korea_visit.php
Building collaboration between Regional Universities Network (RUN) universities and regional Korean universities will be the subject of a visit by senior managers from RUN to Korea in late November.2013-11-20 08:57:2920 November 2013 00:00NYNSpeakers' comments from regional universities conferencehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/conference_speakers_comments.php
SPEAKERS' COMMENTS FROM THE RUN-INFORMA CONFERENCE
14-15 November, 20132013-11-18 10:47:58NYNResponse to review of student demand driven systemhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/response_demand_review.php
If the demand driven system is to be reviewed, it is pleasing that the Terms of Reference are broad and the review will investigate policies regarding the allocation of sub-bachelor and post-graduate places, as well as evidence that the demand driven system is improving access and meeting skills needs, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN).2013-11-12 17:10:0212 November 2013 00:00NYNRUN strongly supports demand driven systemhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_supports_demand_driven.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly supports keeping the student demand driven system.2013-11-08 10:52:4808 November 2013 00:00NYNRegional students benefit from repeal of self-education expenses caphttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/reponse_selfeducation_cap.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the announcement by Treasurer Joe Hockey that the Government will not implement the $2000 cap on work-related education expense tax deductions proposed by the former Government.2013-11-06 13:52:0606 November 2013 00:00NYNLeadership role of regional universities debatedhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/run_informa_conference.php
The role of regional universities in the nation's economic and social development and the opportunity for increasing participation in a more connected education system will be debated at a conference in Coolangatta next week.2013-11-06 10:39:5606 November 2013 00:00NYNRegional universities strongly placed to address skills shortagehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/run_respose_abs.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) considers that regional universities are uniquely placed to address the existing and anticipated skills shortages in regional Australia revealed in a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Non-School Qualifications in Regions, on October 30.2013-10-30 17:01:3830 October 2013 00:00NYNRegional universities under the spotlight at international conferencehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/run_conference.php
The growing importance of regional universities to national prosperity will be highlighted at a two-day conference to be held at the campus of Southern Cross University in Coolangatta next month.2013-10-29 16:13:4829 October 2013 00:00NYNRegional universities important for international education industryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/accesseconomics_regional.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the report, Positioning for Prosperity? Catching the Next Wave, published by Access Economics today (8 October) which identifies International Education as one of five important industries that reflect Asia's changing impact on Australia for the next decade.2013-10-08 13:53:4408 October 2013 00:00NYNConcerns over Abbott Government's proposed university changes http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/run_concerns_pyne.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is concerned about changes to higher education proposed by the new Education Minister, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, reported in today's media.2013-09-25 12:35:4925 September 2013 00:00NYNRUN congratulates new Government ministryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/run_welcomes_abbot_ministru.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates the Abbott Government on its victory in the election and welcomes the new ministers to their portfolios.2013-09-16 00:00:0016 September 2013 00:00NYNRUN Chair hails merger milestones for membershttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/run_welcomes_mergers.php
Two RUN member universities marked significant milestones this week with
CQUniversity formally merging with CQ TAFE and royal assent being given to
legislation establishing the University of Ballarat as Federation University Australia.2013-09-13 00:00:0013 September 2013 00:00NYNRUN congratulates Coalition on election win and announces new Chairhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Election_and_new_chair.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) congratulates the Coalition on its election win and looks forward to working with the new government. Saturday also marked the appointment of Southern Cross University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Lee, as RUN's new Chair.
2013-09-09 13:42:36NYNRegional unis ready to play their role in driving innovationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Innovation_policy_response.php
The Labor Party's innovation statement announced by Senator Kim Carr today reaffirms the central role played by universities in driving ongoing prosperity across the nation, particularly in regional areas.2013-09-03 17:32:56NYNNew Colombo Plan would help cultural and economic development in the regionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/New_Colombo_Plan_Policy.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the Coalition's policy for a new Colombo Plan for two-way exchange of students between Australia and the region.2013-08-30 14:18:12NYNMyths and misconceptions surround commentary on regional higher ed issueshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Myths__Misconceptions.php
When The Nationals put out their full election policy plan earlier this week, some subsequent reporting included commentators making incorrect claims about the state of regional higher education.2013-08-30 14:13:40NYNPositive points in Nationals' policy planshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_Comment_Nationals_policy.php
The Chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN), Professor David Battersby, welcomed the release of the Nationals 2013 policy platform which proposes a number of initiatives to encourage students to study and work as professionals in regional Australia.2013-08-29 15:06:07NYNMore international students should attend regional universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/International_students.php
The Chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN), Professor David Battersby, has urged all political parties to encourage more international students to go regional Australia.2013-08-20 12:23:48NYNReport confirms recapping uni places would be 'policy tragedy'http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Grattan_Report_Student_Caps.php
The new Grattan Institute report from Andrew Norton, Keep the Caps off! Student Access and Choice in Higher Education, has found that it would be a policy tragedy to recap university places.2013-08-07 09:17:17NYNUniversity red tape review a sensible responsehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Red_Tape_Review.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the findings of the review into red tape in the university sector, Review of Higher Education Regulation, released by the Minister for Higher Education, Senator Kim Carr, on August 5.2013-08-05 16:30:32NYNChief scientist's strategic approach would benefit regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Strategic_Approach_to_STEM.php
Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, today launched a position paper which advocates a strategic approach to science and technology subjects which would benefit regional Australia, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN).2013-07-31 17:03:52NYNTalks 'shed positive light', but tax concern remains: RUNhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Talks_shed_positive_light.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) says discussions with Higher Education Minister Kim Carr in the past week have shed positive light on several areas of uncertainty for the sector, but the proposal to cap tax-deductible education expenses remains of concern.2013-07-23 16:38:03NYNStudent financial pressures drive down participation: RUNhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Student_Finances_Report.php
The Regional Universities Network is concerned that newly released data showing increasing financial pressures on university students across Australia points to a major factor driving down participation rates, with the worst impacts on those from low socio-economic backgrounds and Indigenous students.2013-07-15 13:31:33NYNDemand-driven system working to help regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_supports_demand_driven_system.php
The full benefits of the demand-driven higher education system have not yet begun to flow through to regional communities, and it would be a great loss to end a visionary policy which is otherwise set to transform regional Australia, according to the Regional Universities Network.2013-07-02 13:48:13NYNRUN welcomes new ministershttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_new_ministers.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes Senator Kim Carr back as Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Higher Education, and congratulates Catherine King on her promotion to cabinet as Minister for Regional Australia, Local Government and Territories.2013-07-01 09:52:47NYNRUN study details universities' massive regional impacthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_regional_impact_study.php
A study details for the first time the extraordinary depth of engagement between members of the Regional Universities Network (RUN) and the regions that they serve.2013-06-26 00:00:0026 June 2013 00:00NYNNew Strategic Research Priorities welcome and relevant to regions: RUNhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Strategic_Research_Priorities.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly supports the Federal Government's new Strategic Research Priorities.
2013-06-24 09:37:50NYNRUN supports strategic research policyhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Strategic_Research_Policy.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has demonstrated its support for a strategic, national, research policy, by signing the statement -Invest in Research and Translation: Stand-up for Australia's Future- at Parliament House today. 2013-06-17 16:40:34NYNRegional Universities Network keen to see red tape reductionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Red-tape-reduction.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the great potential benefits from an independent review of university red tape and immediate reductions in demands for data, but cautions against the potential risks of a two-tiered regulatory system which unnecessarily burdens regional universities.2013-05-29 13:45:49NYNRegional Universities Network tackles barriers to maths and science educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Maths_Science_grant.php
The Regional Universities Network is pioneering a pilot project to overcome barriers hampering maths and science education in rural, regional and remote Australia.2013-05-28 11:52:38NYNSome gains and major cuts for universities in 2013 Budgethttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Budget_response.php
While the 2013 Federal Budget offers some minor funding increases for universities, it also implements the major cuts to funding for universities and student support announced by the Government in April.2013-05-15 09:35:30NYNRegional universities must continue to grow strategic researchhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Regional_unis_strategic_research.php
The Regional Universities Network has defended the integral role of research in maintaining comprehensive, high-quality higher education in the regions.2013-05-01 15:32:09NYN RUN welcomes announcement of equity fundinghttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Equity_Funding_Announcement.php
Funding of $86.5 million under the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program will go some way to helping regional students attend university, according to the Regional Universities Network.2013-05-01 17:36:33NYNFunding cuts will hurt Australia's regional universities and studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Funding_cuts_response.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is shocked by the extent of the funding cuts to Australian universities and changes to university student support announced by Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research Craig Emerson today, April 13.2013-04-13 17:42:00NYNRUN offers input to Coalition higher education policyhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Media_release_policy_submission.php
The Regional Universities Network has provided a submission to the Coalition's Online Higher Education Working Group to examine how Australia can capitalise on the potential of online learning.2013-04-02 13:24:30NYNRUN welcomes new ministryhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_new_ministry.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Gillard Government's announcement of its new ministry on March 25.2013-03-25 16:52:00NYNRegional Australia must be part of a new Colombo Planhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/New_Colombo_Plan.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) supports a new Colombo Plan which would encourage two-way student staff exchanges with the Asia-Pacific.
2013-03-22 16:16:43NYNRegional universities add billions to our economyhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Economic_Impact_Study.php
The RUN grouping of six of Australia's regional universities contributes $2.1 billion in gross domestic product, $1.2 billion in household income and more than 14,000 (full time equivalent) jobs, according to an economic impact study released today.2013-03-15 14:30:3018 March 2013 00:00NYNRegional Universities Network offers a plan to help unlock Australian potentialhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_Policy_Media_Release.php
With two-thirds of the nation's economic assets and productive activity located outside Australia's capital cities, along with one-third of the population, the economic and social wellbeing of regional Australia is crucial to the success of the nation.
Regional Universities Network (RUN) Chair Professor David Battersby has launching a policy statement - Smarter Regions, Smarter Australia - which details a variety of ways in which government can unlock the full human potential of regional Australia.
2013-03-13 00:00:0013 March 2013 00:00NYNMEDIA DIARY: RUN to offer a policy plan to unlock Australian potentialhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_Policy_Plan_launch_mediadiary.php
Regional Universities Network (RUN) Chair Professor David Battersby will launch this Wednesday a policy plan  Smarter Regions, Smarter Australia  which details a variety of ways in which government can unlock the full human potential of regional Australia. 2013-03-11 14:29:55NYNRUN welcomes Opposition commitment to university sectorhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_Opposition_commitment.php
In a speech to the Universities Australia conference the leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, recognised the importance of universities to the whole nation. The Chair of RUN, Professor David Battersby, welcomed the speech and the Opposition's commitment to the university sector.
2013-02-28 14:03:01NYNRUN strongly endorses Universities Australia policy statementhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_endorses_UA_policy_statement.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) strongly endorses the Universities Australia policy statement, A Smarter Australia, released on February 27.
2013-02-28 08:52:42NYNRUN welcomes Professor Sandra Harding as incoming Chair of Universities Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_new_UA_Chair.php
The Regional Universities Network has welcomed the announcement of Professor Sandra Harding, Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University, as Universities Australia's incoming Chair.2013-02-27 11:37:20NYNRegional Australia must be part of Innovation Precinctshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/manufacturing_response.php
Regional universities are ideally placed to play an important role in the Federal Government's planned Innovation Precincts, according to the Regional Universities Network.2013-02-18 13:48:04NYNRUN thanks Senator Evans for his commitment to regional universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_thanks_Sen_Evans.php
The outgoing Minister for Tertiary Education, Science, Skills, and Research, Senator Chris Evans, showed a real commitment to regional universities, according to the Regional Universities Network.2013-02-03 09:01:0203 February 2013 00:00NYNRUN disappointed at the Government's response to the Base Funding Reviewhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Base_Funding_Response.php
The Federal Government has failed to take a long-term view in its minimalist response to the Base Funding Review released on January 28, according to the Chair of the Regional Universities Network.2013-01-29 14:05:4229 January 2013 00:00NYNFuture Forum highlights pivotal role of regional universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Future_Forum_Preview.php
The enrichment provided by regional universities to their regions, communities and local industry, and their fundamental role in education, research, and innovation, is the focus of the ABC Future Forum television program The Clever Country - can universities meet the challenges facing regional Australia? 2012-12-07 09:39:39NYNRegional Universities Network shows strength in strategic researchhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_ERA2012.php
The latest Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2012 results confirm the strength of research undertaken by members of the Regional Universities Network (RUN) in areas of strategic importance.2012-12-06 16:06:57NYNSolution to urban productivity, invest in the regionshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/urban_productivity_in_the_regions.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) believes that more investment in the regions is one solution to Australia's ever growing urban sprawl which is hitting productivity, according to its Chair, Professor David Battersby.2012-12-04 00:00:0004 December 2012 00:00NYNRUN welcomes focus on impact of researchhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/impact_research.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) believes the development of new impact measures will be a step forward in our assessment of the value of research, according to its Chair, Professor David Battersby.2012-11-30 14:52:26NYNOutputs are the best measure of higher education quality, not inputs: Regional Universities Networkhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/outputs_release.php
A tendency to focus on some limited measures of inputs  such as student eligibility criteria and offer acceptance rates  rather than the end results of tertiary study, does not provide a particularly useful or robust measure of the quality of higher education, according to the Regional Universities Network.2012-11-29 11:47:07NYNRegional universities pool resources to unlock powerful opportunities http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/forum_release.php
In an Australian first, a group of regional universities will collaborate in a range of new ways, greatly expanding the choices available to students and staff. 2012-11-14 12:03:03NYNRUN welcomes Government's AsiaBound announcementhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/students_scheme.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, that under the AsiaBound scheme more than 10,000 Australian students will receive grants to study in Asia and thousands more will have access to student loans.2012-11-01 15:04:55NYNRUN supports student engagement with Asiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/asia_report.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Government's announcement that every Australian university will be encouraged to send students to universities in Asia to ensure that the next generation of Australian leaders are Asia-literate.2012-10-29 17:05:33NYNRUN universities responding to a changing environmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/challenges_release.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has responded to the challenges identified in the Ernst and Young report 'University of the Future', which contends that broad based teaching and research institutions will be unviable in all but a few cases over the next 10-15 years.2012-10-24 17:01:3824 October 2012 00:00NYNRUN welcomes preservation of indexation by Federal Governmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/indexation_story.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government today that indexation to university sector funding would be preserved and that there would be no changes to the demand-driven system.2012-10-23 00:00:0023 October 2012 00:00NYNRUN universities build links in teaching and learninghttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/teaching_day.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will hold a major workshop at Southern Cross University's Gold Coast Campus on Friday, 12 October, to grow further collaboration in teaching and learning.2012-10-09 00:00:0009 October 2012 00:00NYNRUN universities excel in Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citationshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/citations_awarded.php
Academic, teaching and professional staff from Regional Universities Network (RUN) members has excelled in the 2012 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).2012-09-19 11:47:47NYNRUN welcomes Behrendt Report on Indigenous higher educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/access_report.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the release of the Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People report, chaired by Professor Larissa Behrendt.2012-09-16 00:00:0016 September 2012 00:00NYNGood Universities Guide Confirms Strong Performance by RUN Universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/good_guide.php
The 2013 edition of the Good Universities Guide has confirmed the strength of the Regional University Network (RUN) universities in access and equity, entry flexibility, and the educational experience.2012-09-07 00:00:0007 September 2012 00:00NYNRUN to outline plans at Regional Tertiary Education Conferencehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/regional_conference.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will outline plans to grow its contribution to regional Australia at the second annual Regional Tertiary Education Conference at the University of the Sunshine Coast on 30 to 31 August.2012-08-28 00:00:0028 August 2012 00:00NYNRUN Welcomes Regional Focus in Prime Minister's Manufacturing Taskforcehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/manufacturing_taskforce.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has welcomed the recognition of the importance of manufacturing in regional Australia, as emphasised in the 16 August report of the non-government members of the Prime Minister's Manufacturing Taskforce.2012-08-20 00:00:0020 August 2012 00:00NYNGrattan Report Takes Narrow View of Public Benefithttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/grattan_report.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) considers that the approach to public benefit used in the Grattan Report, Graduate Winners: Assessing the public and private benefits of education, is limited and does not take account of the contribution of graduates to regional or national development.2012-08-13 00:00:0013 August 2012 00:00NYNRUN Forms Network of Regional Development Researchershttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/regional_development_researchers.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will hold a major workshop at Southern Cross University's Gold Coast Campus on 19 to 20 July to build capacity and collaboration between its members in research and community engagement.2012-07-18 00:00:0018 July 2012 00:00NYNRUN values Australian sciencehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/aust_science.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) is committed to playing its part in lifting the interest and education of students in science and maths, an issue raised in the Chief Scientist's report Health of Australian Science released on 23 May.2012-05-24 00:00:0024 May 2012 00:00NYNRUN welcomes 2012-13 Tertiary Education, Science and Research Budgethttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/tertiary_edu_sci_research_budget.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Federal Government's 2012-13 tertiary education, science and research budget which shows an increased commitment to the university sector.2012-05-09 00:00:0009 May 2012 00:00NYNRUN assists disadvantaged studentshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/assisting_disadvantaged_students.php
RUN's universities continue to provide increasing support for low socio-economic
background students, according to results released by the Federal Minister for Tertiary
Education, Skills, Science and Research on 23 April.2012-04-24 00:00:0024 April 2012 00:00NYNRUN urges further development of MyUniversity websitehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/myuniversity_website.php
The MyUniversity website launched by Federal Minister Chris Evans today is welcome but it needs further development, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN).2012-04-03 00:00:0003 April 2012 00:00NYNRegional Universities Network welcomes government response to Inquiry into Rural and Regional Educationhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/response_into_rural_regional_education.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) today welcomed the Australian Government's response to the Senate inquiry into rural and regional access to secondary and tertiary education opportunities.2012-03-26 15:30:07NYNSkills for Australians package an opportunity for regional Australiahttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/skills_for_australians.php
The Skills for Australians package announced by the Federal Government this week will provide important education and training opportunities for regional Australians, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN).2012-03-21 00:00:0021 March 2012 00:00NYNRUN to launch its websitehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_to_launch_its_website.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) will launch its website tomorrow, 15 March.2012-03-14 00:00:0014 March 2012 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Federal support for regional students and universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_Federal_support.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the Federal Government's support for regional university students.2012-03-13 00:00:0013 March 2012 00:00NYNRegional universities continue to growhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/Regional_universities_continue_to_grow.php
Regional Australia is experiencing dynamic growth and regional universities are educating an increasing number of regional Australians.2012-03-05 00:00:0005 March 2012 00:00NYNRUN welcomes Regional Australia Institutehttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_Regional_Australia_Institute.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the establishment of the Regional Australia Institute by the Federal Government and acknowledges the important role of Independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor in its formation.2012-03-01 00:00:0001 March 2012 00:00NYNBase funding review 'should address underfunding'http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/base_funding_review.php
Areas of underfunding such as the visual and performing arts should receive increased funding, according to the Regional Universities Network (RUN) in its submission to the base funding review.2012-03-01 00:00:0001 March 2012 00:00NYNRUN Executive Director begins appointmenthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN-Executive-Director-begins-appointment.php
Dr Caroline Perkins, the inaugural Executive Director of the Regional Universities Network (RUN), has begun her appointment this week.
Professor David Battersby, inaugural Chair of RUN and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, said Dr Perkins will be an outstanding advocate for regional universities throughout Australia.2012-02-14 00:00:0014 February 2012 00:00NYNRUN welcomes portfolio changeshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_portfolio_changes.php
The Regional Universities Network has welcomed the unification of the science and research portfolio with tertiary education and skills in today's Federal Ministry reshuffle.2011-12-12 00:00:0012 December 2011 00:00NYNRUN appoints inaugural Executive Directorhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_appoints_executive_director.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has announced the appointment of Dr Caroline Perkins as its inaugural Executive Director.2011-12-12 00:00:0012 December 2011 00:00NYNRUN dismayed by Coalition policy on Australian universitieshttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_dismayed_coalition_australian_universities_policy.php
The Regional Universities Network (RUN) has expressed disappointment with elements of how the Federal Coalition would deliver on its own reform of the higher education sector.2011-12-09 00:00:0009 December 2011 00:00NYNRegional skill pressures need to be addressedhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/regionalskillpressures.php
The widening gap between agricultural labour supply and demand will require a national response, according to the Regional Universities Network.2011-11-16 00:00:0016 November 2011 00:00NYNRegional Universities Network welcomes supporthttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/RUN_welcomes_support.php
The Regional Universities Network is delighted with the strong support it has received by the Federal Government and tertiary education sector since its launch last week.2011-10-21 00:00:0021 October 2011 00:00NYNGovernment welcomes new Regional Universities Network (Ministerial Media Release)http://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/gov_welcomes_RUN.php
The Australian Government welcomed the announcement today of a new Regional Universities Network to advocate on behalf of universities based in regional areas.2011-10-14 00:00:0014 October 2011 00:00NYNFormation of Regional Universities Network Announcedhttp://www.run.edu.au/cb_pages/news/formation_RUN_announced.php
Six of Australia's regional universities have announced the formation of a collaborative university network to boost the profile of regional tertiary education.2011-10-14 00:00:0014 October 2011 00:00NYN